VOICED : Home for the hypersensitve in Switzerland

The video discusses Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), a condition affecting individuals who are hypersensitive to environmental triggers like perfumes, smoke, and electromagnetic radiation. Despite skepticism from the medical community, research supports the reality of MCS. The video highlights the experiences of Christian, an MCS sufferer, and a pioneering building in Switzerland designed to accommodate those with MCS. Isolation is often necessary for sufferers to cope, as they face challenges in a polluted society.

What is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) primarily characterized by?

• Sensitivity to bright lights

• Sensitivity to cold temperatures

• Sensitivity to various environmental chemicals

• Sensitivity to loud noises

What are some of the symptoms experienced by individuals with MCS?

• Increased appetite

• Headaches and fainting

• Improved vision

• Enhanced hearing

How is MCS generally viewed by the medical community?

• Widely recognized and well-understood

• Often dismissed as hypochondria

• Considered a contagious disease

• Regarded as a psychological disorder

What is unique about the building designed for MCS sufferers?

• It is painted in bright colors

• It is designed to be odorless

• It has a strong floral scent

• It is located in a busy city center

Why do MCS sufferers often need to isolate themselves?

• To avoid loud noises

• To escape bright lights

• To cope with their sensitivity to environmental triggers

• To improve their social skills